I have used a scrapbook paper for the background. The matting is green cardstock. I also used offcuts of two christmas papers - at least one of them is from Kaisercraft although I'm not sure about the polka dot one. The image is from Sami Stamps and is coloured with copic markers. I added some shine with some Glossy Accents and some faux stitching with a Distress Marker. The digital sentiment is from Desert Diva.

Where has the year gone? It seems like it has just flown this year. I hope you have your Christmas cards all created - I have thanks to being on the DT for CHNC Extra! Speaking of which, if you need some inspiration for your remaining christmas cards you can find it here. And then come back and link up your christmas creations.

I have used a pastel green paper from a christmas paper pad by Rosie's Studio. The image is from Fresh Brewed Designs and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I also used some mesh ribbon, a digital sentiment, some pearlescent paper for matting and some pearls from Rosie's Studio.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft. The sentiment is from Beccy's Place with colour added using copic markers. I matted with some textured green cardstock from American Crafts and also added three gems from Rosie's Studio.

I have used an empty hot chocolate box which I covered in gesso before painting with acrylic paint. The image is from Imagine That and is coloured with copic markers. I added some floral stickers from Pebbles.

I have used a paper, border and a sentiment from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image is from Create with TLC and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I added some white pearls to the border.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Rosie's Studio. The image is from Beccy's Place and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I used some textured cardstock from American Crafts for matting and also added some grosgrain ribbon also from American Crafts and a snowman embellishment.

My second favourite colour is orange so when I see an inspiration picture with orange in it that is what I pull out of the picture! My favourite Bugaboo images are the Dottie ones so I was able to combine two favourites here:

I have used a paper from a paper pad by MME. The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers. I added some orange mesh ribbon, a topper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft and three white pearls.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Craft Smith. The image is from Beccy's Place and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I matted with some red cardstock. I also used some corrugated cardstock from DCWV, a santa hat embellishment and a sentiment from Beccy's Place.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Craft Smith. The image is from Beccy's Place and is coloured with copic markers. I used some red cardstock for matting. I die-cut a music clef using some green cardstock and a Memory Box die. I also added some green rhinestones from Rosie's Studio.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image is a freebie image from Beccy's Place. I coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I matted with some bright yellow cardstock. I also used some lace from Sullivans, a vintage holly embellishment and three enamel dots.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image is from Beccy's Place and is coloured with copic markers. I matted with some glitter cardstock from American Crafts. I used the same glitter cardstock to diecut some poinsettia flowers using a die from Mariannes. I embellished the centres of the poinsettia with some Perfect Pearls.

I have used mirror card for the background. The image is from Beccy's Place and is coloured with copic markers. I matted with some textured green cardstock from American Crafts and then double matted using some red cardstock.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Craft Smith. The image is from Beccy's Place and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I also used some corrugated cardstock from a paper pad by DCWV and a sentiment and embellishment from a gingerbread themed embellishment set.

I have been catching up with the cards for the monthly holiday challenge at Beccy's Place but haven't got around to posting them on my blog yet. Progressively today, I hope to finish the rest and get them all uploaded.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Craft Smith. The image is from Beccy's Place and has been glittered using Kindy Glitz. I matted using some blue cardstock and added some snowflake stickers and some glitter domes.

I have used a paper and a tag from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers. I matted with some orange pearlescent paper and some green cardstock. I added some gems from Rosie's Studio.

I used an embossing folder to create the background. I then added some white lace from Sullivans and some white grosgrain ribbon from American Crafts. The image is from Beccy's Place and has been paper pieced. The main part of the stocking has been embossed using the same embossing folder as the background, the heel is textured cardstock from American Crafts and the top is glitter cardstock also from American Crafts. I added some white enamel dots in two sizes as well as some white snowflake embellishments.

I just discovered that I hadn't got around to posting this one. After a very hectic week and weekend, I am now trying to play catch up! I have a busy day again tomorrow so hopefully I can get some things caught up before then.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Craft Smith. The image is from Beccy's Place, coloured with copic markers and then fussy cut. I also cut a circle of cellophane and placed this over the top to give a glass look to the ornament. I punched a hole in the top of the ornament and added a gold satin ribbon bow.

I have used a paper from Lozzy. The image is from Ching-Chou Kuik and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I added some lace from Sullivans, a digital sentiment from Desert Diva and some snowflake and star sticker.

After a busy week with a new job followed by coaching at a Special Olympics swimming event over the past 3 days, I finally have enough time to do some crafting. And it is raining heavily outside, so not much else I can do!

I have used a paper and sentiment from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image is from Lacy Sunshine and is coloured with copic markers. I added some Glossy Accents to the berries to give them some shine. I matted with red cardstock and also added some sparkly glitter ribbon and some red pearls from Rosie's Studio.

I have used two digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles. The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and coloured with a combination of copic markers and paper piecing. I added some gold border Peelcraft Stickers and a button cut from glitter cardstock using a Memory Box die.

I have used a striped paper from a paper pad. The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers. I also used some pearls from Rosie's Studio and some grosgrain ribbon from American Crafts.

I have used offcuts of two papers from Kaisercraft. The image is from Oddball Art Company and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I matted with red cardstock and added an ornament embellishment.

I have used a pre-embossed paper for the background. The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz and then distressed around the edges. I matted onto some red cardstock. I added a gold, silver and bronze tree shaped brads to the top.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image is from Beccy's Place and is coloured with polychromos pencils. I bought a set of these some time ago to colour some "art therapy" books and found that they were perfect for this. Maybe I should use them more often. The image is matted with cream cardstock. I also used some lace from Sullivans and an enamel dot.

After almost getting up to date with my cards for the month long challenge at Beccy's Place, I have fallen behind again! I started a new job on Monday and have been struggling a bit with the extra hours and new responsibilities. I feel I have made some progress this evening with 2 cards completed!

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Meg's Garden. The image is from Morgan's Art World and has been coloured with copic markers. I matted with some cream cardstock. I also added some pearls from Rosie's Studio and some pre-coloured roses.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Raspberry Road Designs. The image is from The Paper Shelter and has been coloured with copic markers. I die-cut using a die from Spellbinders and added faux stitching using a Distress Marker. I also added some gold mesh ribbon, two pearls from Rosie's Studio and some glittery tree embellishments.

Monday, 21 November 2016

We are midway through the challenge at The Path of Positivity and this month the theme is Appreciation. We are sponsored by A Day For Daisies and Kitten Scraps.

I have used an image from A Day for Daisies called At The Sea with Sister

I also used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image is coloured with copic markers, die cut with a Spellbinder die and then inked around the edges with Distress Ink. The sentiment is from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles and is matted with some blue cardstock. I also added a blue gemstone which I thought looked like a water droplet.

I have used a pink paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image is from Newton's Nook and is coloured with copic markers. I also used a flower embellishment, some pearls from Rosie's Studio and some lace from Sullivans.

I ahve used a paper from a Christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image is from All Dressed Up and is coloured with copic markers and then matted with some pink cardstock. I added a digital sentiment cut into a pennant shape.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image is from Beccy's Place and is coloured with copic markers. I matted with some purple cardstock from Rosie's Studio and added a yellow star.

I have used a burlap paper from a paper pad by Die Cuts with a View. The image is from A Day For Daisies and has been repeated to give a row of birds. I coloured with copic markers, matted with red cardstock and added three red pearls.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Teresa Collins. The image and sentiment are from Beccy's Place and have been coloured with copic markers. I found the snowflakes in a dollar store yesterday when I went to buy some double sided tape. I raised the sentiment up using mount tape so that it could act as a stopper.

I have used a paper, border and a topper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. I added a handwritten sentiment to the topper using a white pen. The image is from Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and is coloured with copic markers.

I have used a paper from a Christmas paper pad by Rosie's Studio. The image is from Ppinky Dolls and is coloured with copic markers. I added a bauble embellishment and some red pearls from Rosie's Studio.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio. The image is from Delicious Doodles and is coloured with copic markers. I added some baker's twine, a sentiment topper and matted with some purple cardstock from Rosie's studio.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Rosie's Studio. The image is from Digi Stamp Boutique and coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I added a digital sentiment from Desert Diva and a green enamel dot.

I have used a pastel coloured paper from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft. I added some peach coloured lace from Sullivans. The image is from Beccy's Place and outline coloured with copic markers. I matted with some yellow pearlescent paper. I also added some cream coloured pearls from Rosie's Studio.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image is from Doodle Pantry and is coloured with copic markers. I used some blue cardstock for matting and added a blue snowflake embellishment.

I have used shaving cream and three colours of Distress Ink refill to create the background. The image is from Beccy's Place and is coloured with copic markers. I matted with some pink pearlescent paper and added a blue snowflake embellishment.

It is time for a new challenge at Scribbles Designs and this month the theme is Happy Holidays. There were alot of holidays to choose from but I have gone with Christmas. But there is also Chanukkah, St Nicholas' Day, Boxing Day, Hoganany and New Year. So, create a Holiday themed card and join with us at Scribbles Designs!

I have used an image from Scribbles Designs called and a sentiment called Seasons Greetings. I decided to create a gate fold card. This is the front of the card:

and this is the front right of the card (you can also see some of the inside too!)

I have also used a paper from a Christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft, some green cardstock for matting and a little yellow star in the image.